There is nothing quite like the feeling of a dentist-clean mouth. At A2Z Dental Group in Woodland Hills, we know that dental cleanings are an important part of your oral hygiene routine. When combined with daily brushing and flossing, a dental cleaning session can reinvigorate your mouth and leave your smile shimmering.
During a dental cleaning, our expert dental hygienists will clean, polish, and floss your teeth with specialized dental-grade equipment to remove bacteria and rid your teeth of any hardened plaque.
Read on to learn more about the comprehensive dental cleaning services offered at A2Z Dental Group.
What is a Dental Cleaning and Why Should You Get One?
During your dental cleaning, an A2Z dentist or hygienist will use special dental equipment to remove plaque and tartar build-up from the surfaces of your teeth and rid your mouth of any debris that you cannot remove with just brushing and flossing alone. Occasionally, your dental cleaning will also involve other preventative dental services at the same time, such as fluoride treatments or dental sealants.
Dental cleanings help keep teeth, gums, and mouth healthy. No matter how well we observe a good dental routine at home, a cleaning from a professional dentist will help maintain overall oral health.
Good oral health is also key to being healthier overall, with poor oral hygiene linked to the increased risk of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, diabetes, and even arthritis, to name a few.
The Advantages of Regular Dental Cleanings
Dental cleanings help to boost your overall oral health and should be a regular part of your dental routine. With regular dental cleanings, you can:
- Reduce the risk of oral health issues, like cavities and gum disease
- Improve overall health
- Prevent bad breath
- Avoid expensive further treatments
How Often Should You Get a Dental Cleaning?
This will vary from person to person. A good rule of thumb is to schedule your cleanings every six months or so. Your dentist will be able to provide you with a specific time frame depending on your individual dental needs.
Dental Cleanings Available at A2Z Dental Group, Northridge
The experienced and friendly dentists at A2Z are dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy mouth and a happy smile. We provide a range of teeth cleaning services at our clinic in Northridge, such as:
Regular Cleaning
A regular dental cleaning is the standard type of cleaning that we offer at A2Z Dental Group. This type of cleaning helps to remove debris, plaque build-up, and tartar- all of which can lead to gum disease and other issues if not managed.
These regular cleanings are an important part of your dental routine. Depending on your individual needs, we recommend scheduling a clean every six months.
Deep Cleaning
Deep cleaning is recommended for patients showing signs of advanced gum disease, particularly if the gums have receded enough to cause the gums to move away from the teeth.
Advanced gum disease occurs when an issue exists below the surface of the gums that cannot be reached with regular at-home and in-office cleaning.
This type of clean is extremely effective at improving gum health, and we recommend that patients who maintain a good oral hygiene routine after their first deep clean come back every 2 years or so for another one.
Periodontal Maintenance
A periodontal maintenance cleaning is a recommended follow-up treatment for patients with gum disease. To prevent gum disease from returning or worsening, we use a series of targeted cleanings and assessments every three months.
Periodontal maintenance treatments help maintain healthy gums following treatment for gum disease. They are customized according to your individual needs.
Stain Removal
Stain removal cleanings are a special type of dental cleaning that helps to remove any staining or discoloration on your teeth. A little discoloration is normal and happens when we regularly consume certain foods or drinks or when we smoke.
A stain removal cleaning from the dental team at A2Z Dental Group will leave your teeth shining brilliantly and restore their natural color.
What to Expect from Your Dental Cleaning in Woodland Hills
Here is what you can expect from your dental cleaning at A2Z Dental Group:
Scale and Polish
Every dentist teeth cleaning will involve scaling and polishing your teeth.
When scaling, your dental hygienist will use special scalers to remove tartar and plaque build-up from the surfaces of your teeth. Hearing some scraping sounds during this part of the procedure is normal, but it will not be painful. Sometimes, an ultrasonic scaler is used. These scalers work through vibrations and spray a jet of water to help dislodge debris and wash away plaque or detritus.
Next, your dentist or hygienist will polish your teeth using a soft rubber cup and a special dental paste or pumice. Polishing removes the biofilm on the surfaces of your teeth and works to reduce plaque build-up without damaging your enamel.
Preventive Treatments
Sometimes, your dentist will recommend some additional treatments to go along with your cleaning. These may include the use of dental sealants and fluoride treatments that are designed to help prevent specific dental issues.
Your A2Z dental practitioner will be able to assist you in deciding if these additional treatments are right for you.
Dental X-rays
Occasionally, we will suggest dental X-rays alongside your teeth cleaning. Most patients require new X-rays every 36 months. Depending on the treatments you are receiving and the specific dental concerns that are being treated, you may require X-rays more frequently.
Further Treatment Recommendations
After your cleaning, your dentist or hygienist will discuss any concerns they may have or any specific dental issues they discovered during your cleaning, such as cavities or gum disease. They will then provide you with more information about the treatment options that are available to you.
How Long Will My Cleaning Take?
Most routine cleanings at A2Z take around 30 minutes to an hour. Your dental practitioner will discuss with you the expected length of time your specific treatment will take.
Book Your Dental Cleaning in Woodland Hills
At A2Z Dental Group in Woodland Hills, we provide a wide range of dental cleaning services designed to help you achieve and maintain the best oral health possible.
By scheduling a regular dental cleaning, you can achieve a gleaming smile, ward off gum disease and cavities, and improve your overall health. Don’t skip this important dental hygiene step.
Book your dental cleaning now.
